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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.87, 4,799.26 and 2,031.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.87, 4,799.26 and 2,031.31 is: 3,041.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.87 : 4,799.26 = 2,031.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.87/4,799.26 = 2,031.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.87x = 4,799.26 × 2,031.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.87x = 9,748,784.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,748,784.83/3,204.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.87

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